Two Graduate top of the class – Medical biochemistry
AchieversUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal June 23, 2023
The top two Bachelor of Medical Science Honours students in Medical Biochemistry are cum laude graduates, Ms Avishka Chewpersad and Ms Aaliyah Mangerah. ‘I had a long-term goal of studying Medicine but was never accepted into Medical School during my undergrad years. Getting back into studying, I needed to prove to myself and... Read more
‘I am extremely proud of this great achievement,’ said Dr Sabina Medal Govere who graduated with a PhD in Public Health. ‘The PhD journey was a test of my perseverance and commitment and I am glad I prevailed. My aspiration is to become an epidemiologist focusing on policy evaluation... Read more
Saib’s MBChB was conferred on 8 May, accompanied by cheers and applause from the audience, especially his peers and lecturers at the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine. Also graduating summa cum laude was his girlfriend, study buddy and life partner, Dr Sameera Alli. ‘All glory and gratitude is to God for... Read more
Rape under philosophy microscope in master’s degree
Must-ReadUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal June 21, 2023
Rape was the subject of research by Ms Thokomele Banele Zulu who graduated with a Master of Arts in Philosophy degree. Zulu says that growing up in a rural settlement in KwaZulu-Natal, she was always aware of the dangers lurking on the path to her school, mostly the possibility... Read more
Watersport enthusiast and proud father of two Dr Brent Chiazzari knows how to mix business with pleasure – enlisting his underwater diving skills to help pursue his passion for aquatic biology. The result is a PhD under his diving belt! Chiazzari investigated Scleractinia, a marine invertebrate that forms coral reefs... Read more
Study reveals poor postpartum contraceptive use by young mothers
ResearchUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal June 20, 2023
Does having a child change the contraceptive use behaviour of young mothers? That’s the question Dr Lungisile Shange sought to answer from research she did which earned her a PhD in Population Studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). Shange’s study focussed on postpartum contraceptive use by mothers aged... Read more
Master Mariner ice pilot graduates with master’s in maritime studies
AchieversUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal May 28, 2023
Captain Knowledge Bengu, Commander of South Africa’s ice-breaking vessel, the SA Agulhas II, graduated with a Master of Commerce in Maritime Studies. Bengu was part of the South African maritime team that played a key role in finding the 107-year-old shipwreck Endurance in the Antarctic waters last year (2022).... Read more
PhD research featured in top international journals
AchieversUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal May 28, 2023
For Dr Samuel Olojede who graduated with his PhD in Clinical Anatomy, the highlight of his studies was seeing data sets from his doctoral research initially resulting in three publications and three citations, which increased by the end of his study to an impressive 25 publications and 286 citations... Read more
Mr Lindani Mkhabela who graduated with his MBChB is the recipient of the prestigious Bongani Mayosi Award. ‘I’m very humbled to receive this award, given the level of excellence that Professor Mayosi demonstrated in the medical field and in academia,’ he said. The Bongani Mayosi Foundation was established to... Read more
Leading architect Paul Mikula receives honorary doctorate
AchieversUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal May 28, 2023
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of Architecture, Dr Paul Mikula was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Architecture from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) at a graduation ceremony held at the UKZN Westville campus on 10 May 2023. Mikula was deeply committed to the preservation and... Read more
